Principal Social Worker (FSC)

Role & Responsibilities • Casework and Counselling - To implement professional tools and working templates to guide staff in case assessment - To monitor the team’s compliance to professional processes (such as the use of tools and templates, adherence to practice policies) - To represent the Centre in its advocacy efforts for vulnerable families, with the aim of advocating for these families to have access to equal opportunities through collaborative practice with community partners- To establish documentation and platforms for knowledge dissemination of best practices within the cluster • Groupwork and Community Work - To steer Centre's strategic initiatives relating to group work and community work for alignment to cluster’s strategies • Supervisory Duties - To teach/guide supervisors to guide their supervisees in their regular self-assessment of own competencies and interaction with others within different systems (Restorative function) - To assess staff capabilities, identify professional growth areas and build training roadmaps to meet the growth areas. • Leadership Duties - To participate in sector level discussions and to implement changes for the Centre - To effectively communicate the vision for change and motivate the team (in the Centre) towards achieving the vision - To co-construct employee development strategies with staff and implement the strategies to grow the team • Operational Managerial Skills (Operational Processes, Policies and Protocols) - To support the Head of Centre/Cluster Director in the implementation of cluster’s operational protocols, processes and policies - To review and oversee the emergency response and crisis management tools. - To take the lead in the necessary changes in organizational procedures, structures, protocols and policies to support trauma informed, developmentally sensitive practices and services • Undertake any other duties assigned by the Head of Centre Qualifications, Competencies & Experience • Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work from an accredited institution / Degree in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work from an accredited institution At least 10 years relevant experience in social work practice. • At least 5 years relevant experience in social work practice • Possess relational skills to effectively network with government agencies, churches and community partners to place the agencies and the organization in good standing for the benefit of clients. • A good understanding of quality standards required of each service under his purview • Knowledge and ability to engage, assess, provide intervention and evaluate practice • Ability to understand client groups and manage risk and protective factors • Ability to demonstrate reflective practice • Ability to engage stakeholders and partners • Knowledge and application of SASW code of professional ethics and Code of Social Work Practice • Knowledge of systems and availability of resources with a view to represent clients’ needs • Knowledge and ability to empower clients to access needed resources • Ability to identify available resources, social gaps and conduct relevant analyses • Possess cultural understanding and social sensitivity • Understand self, personal values, beliefs and the way these impact the working relationship with clients • Engage in self-care and active learning • Office environment; home visit may be necessary • Able to lead and manage a group of social workers to achieve project outcomes